Using myEvernote application, I quickly captured the first 10 characteristics that came to mind. Basically I asked myself, if a person was leading the way God would inspire him or her, how would he or she lead? (I’m hoping you’ll add to my list.)

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Compassionate, loves the sinner but hates the sin, helps the poor and oppressed, redeems and sets believers free, protects the rejected of society, heavenly values, always present to save, the most loving and kind divine man that walked this earth!

Serious about advancing the Kingdom of God
Strong Prayer life
They know just how crucial their relationship with their Heavenly Father is
Know that its God who does the calling and God who does the Equipping
Servant of God
Connecting – connecting requires active listening and its all about others
Humble
Merciful
Is always active listening to others
Adds value to each person they come in contact for Jesus was all about adding Value to others
Willing to follow God no matter the cost which requires walking blindly by faith

Sorry – I’m kinda fed up with today’s so called “Leadership” in Christiandumb.
Lot’s of confrences, seminars, books, and seminaries, all training so called “Leaders.”
You would think after 2,000 years we’d have it figured out – but nothing is working.
“Pastor/Leaders” are more discouraged, depressed, and leaving in greater numbers.
77% say they don’t have a good marriage. 70% battle depression and don’t have a close friend.
50% don’t last five years. 80% of pastors' spouses wish they would choose a different profession.

Sounds like a bunch of unhappy folks in that position. Doesn’t anyone ask – Why?

The word “Leadership” seems like a “high place.” Yes?
Jesus always took and recommended the **low place.** Yes?

As man – Jesus humbled Himself, made himself of NO reputation,
and took on the form of a **Servant.** Php 2:7-8.

ALL “His Disciples” called themselves “Servants” None called themselves “leaders.”

Characteristics of “Servants of Christ.”

1 – They are living examples of – NOT lording it over “Disciples of Christ?” 1Pet5:3
2 – They are living examples of – lowliness of mind? Phil 2:3
3 – They are living examples of – “esteeming others better” than themselves? Phil 2:3.
4 – They are living examples of – submitting “One to Another?” Eph 5:21, 1 Pet 5:5.
5 – They are living examples of – preferring others before themselves? Rom 12:10.
6 – They are living examples of – being clothed with humility? 1 Pet 5:5.
7 – They are living examples of – NOT exercising authority over “Disciples of Christ?” Mark 10:42-45.

“Leadership” is EXclusive – only available to a special few.

“Servanthood” is INclusive – available to everyone to hear “His Voice,” obey, and follow Jesus.

In my experience with “Pastor/Leaders” And being in “Leadership” shows me…

No matter how loving, eventually…
No matter how humble, eventually…
No matter how much a servant, eventually…

They will “exercise authority” and “lord it over” God’s heritage.
That’s always the beginning of “Spiritual Abuse.”